The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept Tantalum is a stunning timepiece that showcases the brand's audacity and creativity in integrating a specific concept into high-watchmaking. This watch is a limited edition of 50 pieces, and it comes on a hand-stitched grey nubuck alligator leather strap with a stainless steel folding clasp. The tone-on-tone look with the case and dial is just great, and despite the bulk of the tantalum case, the watch actually wears very well. The Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept Tantalum is a testament to Moser's unique, minimalist, and ultra-focused approach to the perpetual calendar. The brand's fascination for tantalum, a material that’s rather special in the industry and not seen very often, adds to the watch's allure. The shape and proportion of the Endeavour case are carefully thought out by Moser as well. It’s not just a simple round case, but one full of details, lines and contrasts. The concave bezel lures you in to follow the caseband and discover the scalloped areas and alternating types of finishing. The shape of the lugs with a touch of negative space underneath is another highlight. The crown sits perfectly in the middle, so it doesn’t cut into your wrist, and the brushed section around it is just a lovely touch. The calibre HMC 800 makes an appearance around the back. This is used in all QP editions of the Endeavour, and is entirely made in-house, even down to the hairspring. The final indication can also be found here: the leap year disc. Some might argue that it’s pointless to put it on the back of a watch, as you would have to take it off to check it, but when was the last time someone asked you if we’re in a leap year or not? This hand-wound calibre is beautifully finished, including Moser stripes, which are angled at 45° and are aligned across the plates and bridges. The double-barrel architecture ensures a full seven days or 168 hours, more than enough to put it aside for a day or two and not worry about the QP indications going off. The Enadeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept Tantalum is a limited edition of 50 pieces and comes on a hand-stitched grey nubuck alligator leather strap with a stainless steel folding clasp. The tone-on-tone look with the case and dial is just great, and despite the bulk of the tantalum case, the watch actually wears very well. Although I only spent a short time with it, it felt balanced and well-proportioned despite the 42mm width, and very finely finished all around. The fact that the caseback and crystal are curved to follow the shape of your wrist does wonders for the ergonomics, to the point you hardly notice the additional weight of the case material. And paired with the brilliantly sober QP display, even more so than the Smoked Salmon edition, and the total monochromatic look, it hits home very hard. There’s just the price of CHF 75,000 to overcome. For more information, please visit H-Moser.com.
